Hunting in the Sturgis area, located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, offers diverse opportunities for both big game and small game hunters across varied public and private lands. It is a prime area for hunting deer, antelope, and other species, attracting both residents and nonresidents.
Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management provides opportunities to hunt, fish and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner that promote marksmanship, public safety, hunter education, competition and lawful hunting.
Over 99 percent of BLM-managed lands are open to hunting, fishing and recreational shooting opportunities. The BLM provides important access to hunting and fishing opportunities on public lands and waters, working with local communities and our valued partners to actively expand access to these opportunities.
Black Powder Range
The Fort Meade Firing Range is located in the northern half of the preserve, adjacent to the Centennial Trail. The entire range encompasses an area 850 meters north to south and 200 meters east to west. Multiple berms running east to west are still visible. A 500-foot-long masonry wall is located at the northern end of the range where soldiers could change out targets. Sandstone blocks in the wall are heavily inscribed with graffiti from after the end of the First World War through, and after, the Second World War.
History
According to Post records, the rifle range was constructed by the military at Fort Meade for target practice in the late 19th Century, although an exact date is unknown. The range was used by the military until shortly after the end of World War II.
Pete Lien Shooting Complex
The Pete Lien & Sons Shooting Sports Complex offers free public access to areas like the 50, 100, and 300-yard rifle ranges, pistol bays, and indoor archery lanes.